The UAE’s government-led Smart City projects are driving regional Smart Cities spend to reach a record-high of $2.3 billion by 2021.
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AI will double the value of digital economy to $23 trillion: study
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could almost double the value of the global digital economy to $23 trillion by 2025 from $12.9 trillion in 2017, said a Huawei study.0 4310
Five tech trends that will blur the lines between human and machines
Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines.
UAE accelerator programme attracts global innovators
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the closing of the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators programme, which received applications from start-ups and global companies from 74 countries around the world.
Brick-and-mortar stores can thrive in the digital era: study
While the global e-commerce market continues to grow, today’s consumers still like to visit brick-and-mortar stores regularly and retailers must rethink their business model in order to stay ahead of the curve.
Digital technologies transform waste management globally: report
Close to 48.2 million tonnes of eWaste was generated in 2017, of which only 20 to 25 percent was documented to be collected and recycled, revealed a new Frost & Sullivan report.
Dubai on track to becoming the “world’s smartest city”
Dubai has snagged the top spot as the ‘Most Innovative City’ in the region in 2thinknow’s 2018 report.
Symantec offers free checkup for VPNFilter menace on routers
Symantec has announced VPNFilter Check, a free online tool designed to help individuals and organisations quickly and simply determine if a router may be impacted by VPNFilter malware.
Global experts to discuss future impact of AI and IoT
Global experts in artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things will descend to Dubai in October to discuss how these three technologies will converge in the future.
Fourth Industrial Revolution startups in Dubai get new incubator
‘The Co-working Popup’ is an integrated business incubator, offering business development programmes, a membership-based business space for entrepreneurs who want to establish their own creative enterprises, and a close space for start-ups to incubate their businesses.
Failure to clearly identify IIoT endpoints create security risks: study
The discrepancy in defining IIoT endpoints is the basis for some of the confusion surrounding responsibility for IIoT security.